Ross Pederson ‘Identity’ Album Preview
Drummer/producer Ross Pederson delves into jazz, rock, pop and hip-hop on Identity, his debut as a leader.
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Tag: Jazz Album Reviews
Wolfgang Muthspiel ‘Dance of the Elders’ Album Preview
Guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel and his working trio of bassist Scott Colley and drummer Brian Blade reach a new creative peak on Dance of the Elders.
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Maciej Obara Quintet ‘Frozen Silence’ Album Preview
Frozen Silence is the Third ECM Release From Alto Saxophonist Maciej Obara’s Polish-Norwegian Quartet.
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Hilario Durán and His Latin Jazz Big Band ‘Cry Me A River’ Album Preview
The Celebrated Cuban-Canadian Composer and Piano-Master Hilario Durán Leads His 19-Piece Ensemble in a Stellar Big Band Recording.
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Wayne Escoffery ‘Like Minds’ Album Preview
This set of music from Grammy Award winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery reflects the chemistry and empathy shared by gifted musicians who share deep roots and Like Minds.
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Buster Williams ‘Unalome’ Album Preview
Legendary jazz bassist Buster Williams celebrates his 80th birthday with a superb outing of three new original tunes and several classics, each characterized by Williams’ splendidly nuanced delivery.
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Benjamin Lackner ‘Last Decade’ Album Preview
Last Decade builds on the strengths of each member of the quartet, as they work together to create a greater whole.
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Jakob Bro / Joe Lovano ‘Once Around the Room – A Tribute to Paul Motian’ Album Preview
Along with two Motian-influenced originals, Once Around the Room includes a group improvisation and a vintage Motian composition.
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Steve Turre ‘Generations’ Album Preview
This is one of the most scintillating and eclectic recordings of Turre’s storied career, ranging from burning modal jazz to tender ballads.
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